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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,655

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,060

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $3,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSETDIMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,395 $25,795 $20,165 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $23,419 $24,763 $19,056 $22,175 $21,986
Panoramic sunroof 1,800 1,800      
Front Seating Package     450    
Side curtain airbags     690    
Rear spoiler     300    
CD changer, in-dash     300 300 300
Satellite radio     325 325 325
Sunroof     800 800 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,728 1,728      
Front Seating Package     374    
Side curtain airbags     573    
Rear spoiler     249    
CD changer, in-dash     249 249 249
Satellite radio     270 270 293
Sunroof     664 664 664
Options (change) 1,800 1,800 2,865 1,425 1,425
Options (change) 1,728 1,728 2,379 1,183 1,206
Destination 795 795 625 625 625
Total Price $26,990 $28,390 $23,655 $25,515 $25,315
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,286 $22,060 $23,983 $23,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,897
Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSETDIMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,990$28,390$23,655$25,515$25,315
Adjustments for Features-1,215-3650-2,240-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,775$28,025$23,655$23,275$24,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$380$0$1,090
Total Invoice$25,942$27,286$22,060$23,983$23,817
Adjustments for Features-1,168-3510-2,106-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,774$26,935$22,060$21,877$22,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,161$183$0$1,046

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSETDIMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0 
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,815$3,965$3,600$5,840$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$365$0$2,240$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,168-3510-2,106-894

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132006
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in112.3 in
Length179.3 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in69.8 in
Height59.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Rear wiper175Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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